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Bristol Palin's Cameo Role in Teen Pregnancy Trend

New CDC Report Says Teen Births on the Rise; Alaska Showed Biggest Surge Among States

And while the recent economic downturn may curb pregnancy and births among other age groups, Albert doesn't expect it to affect teenagers.

IMAGE: 26 states to see a rise in teen births
Although 18-year-old Bristol Palin drew headlines for her pregnancy and the birth of her son, Tripp, in recent months, she is far from alone, in her state or the nation.
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"I don't think when teenagers hop into bed, they're sort of thinking of the national debt," he said. "Somehow, I don't think they're that cerebral about this."

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